Senior Automation Tester in JS
We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester in JS to own quality strategy and automation architecture for web platforms, using Playwright and JavaScript as core tools. This role goes beyond test implementation: the Senior QE defines quality standards, drives automation strategy, mentors others and ensures quality scales with platform complexity.
Responsibilities
- Design and own end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript
- Define automation architecture, patterns and best practices
- Ensure scalable, maintainable and performant test suites
- Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices
- Establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
- Implement and oversee UI, API and integration tests
- Design test strategies for complex user journeys and integrations
- Handle test data management and environment orchestration
- Lead code reviews for test automation code
- Eliminate flaky tests and improve test execution reliability
- Mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers
- Partner with Product, Engineering and Delivery leaders on release readiness
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation, with proven experience acting as a Senior QE
- Hands-on expertise in Playwright at scale and advanced proficiency in JavaScript
- Understanding of frontend and backend architectures
- Experience testing REST APIs and deep experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of test architecture, test data and environment management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in complex, enterprise-scale platforms
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn